Mint Bunny Mani

Terrible weather today in Sarajevo, namely, lots and lots of rain has fallen during the past 24h (approx 70mm/ litres per meter squared). That is pretty much enough to make small rivers such as Miljacka’s riverbeds overflow. I have all people which homes are in danger in my mind today. Let us make an effort to pull out something positive out of this day. I am making my contribution in the form of a happy and playful manicure. In fact, this same mani I have created the day before yesterday and is going strong on my nails as I type this. I’ve finally got my hands on nail art stripping tape from bornprettystore.com and I have decided to make something new with it. I’ve paired it with my favorite nail polish colors – mint and blue. Of course that lots and lots of Essie nail polish is involved in my funny Mint Bunny Mani. A total of four Essie’s, a Revelique sparkly top coat and Seche Vite top coat paired with my silver, reflective nail art tape were materials that I used. I am very happy with how this mani turned out and perhaps will do more in the future. What do you thik?

This is how this mani went down; I have applied Revelique Base & Top Coat (forgot to include it in photos) on all nails. Of course, I’ve thoroughly prepared them with buffing, oil conditioning and lots of hand cream prior to applying base coat. I’ve started by painting 2 coats of Essie Lapis Of Luxury nail polish. It’s a gorgeous creamy periwinkle blue that is really pretty with 2 coats but sometimes the third one makes all the difference. Next, I’ve painted my ring finger nail with 2 coats of my new buy – Essie Bikini so teeny. Gorgeous, gorgeous light blue with the most subtle shimmer specks. It’s described as a cornflower blue and sure it is – a very gentle interpretation. I’ve cut a small strip of the nail art tape I got from the bornprettystore.com and applied it a bit below my nail edge. Sealed it all with a coat of Seche Vite top coat. The real attention-grabber is the nail art on my middle finger. I’ve used the same tape and applied a strip over a bare nail with just top coat beneath (dry, obviously). Than I’ve painted the left half with Essie Mint Candy Apple and the right half with Essie Naughty Nautical. Two coats each than removed the nail art tape which revealed a bald line. I’ve filled it with a new, fresh piece of silver tape and sealed it with Seche Vite top coat.

Index finger nail was painted with Essie Mint Candy Apple (2x coats) than topped it off with the beautiful and interesting Revelique Glitter nail polish in Tiara. Mint Candy Apple is such a famous shade for a reason and it needs no introduction. It’s really something. Such a unique mint that would look pretty on all nails. Tiara glittery top coat is such a beaut! I am falling in love with it all over again because it has such a subtle way. Makes any nail polish beneath pop. Finally, the thumb nail os painted with 2 coats of Essie Naughty Nautical. This turquoise which leans green is such a cute shade and the subtle shimmer adds interest. This one, along with Bikini So Teeny, will probably be my fave shades for spring/summer. A lick of Seche Vite top coat finished everything off. I cannot believe how many compliments this mani has already garnered. People react really well to it. Do you like it and would you recreate such a nail look?